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Time To Submit Your Effigy Proposals!

Effigy Proposal Letters of Interest are due 11:59pm CST November 26th, 2017!

Dreaming of DaFT

Although the city of Pyropolis is an annual, yet temporary, experiment there are some things Flipizens can count on year after year. Ecstatic greeters provide some hilarious hospitality. Pancake filled Rangers are happy to help. Ice is cool (and they’ll help make sure to keep your supplies cool, too). Then, there’s the centerpiece of the city: the Effigy. The best-known collaborative art piece that is supported by, built by, and burned down by the community. Each year, former effigy leads come together late in the year and pour over effigy proposal submissions in order to choose the most promising proposal.

So, what’s it take to become the Design and Fabrication Team (DaFT) Lead for Flipside?

Over the years, we’ve had many outstanding, creative DaFT leads. The effigy design proposed, although hugely important, is just a part of the selection process. Would-be DaFT leads need to demonstrate an understanding of how to make a project go, working within the budget, at least some basic project management skills (or have the team resources to keep the project flowing), and leadership skills. And they need to demonstrate that they work well with others. DaFTies who choose to sign up to help make your design a reality need to be supported well—they need an awesome DaFT lead partner to make the magic happen.

Please have a look at the Effigy Proposal Guidelines from previous years in order to familiarize yourself with the responsibilities of being DaFT lead and the process in general. Under the new two-step process, the guidelines are a bit different (see the message below from the DSC), but this should give you a good idea of what to expect throughout the process.

Effigy Proposal Submission Time

The process starts with submitting a letter of interest. Not sure what should be included? This is where the DaFT Selection Committee (DSC) has got your back. Email them at daft-proposal@lists.burningflipside.com with questions. Don’t be afraid to reach out- this entire process (all the way through to scraping ashes off the effigy field post event) is community driven and collaborative. They want you to succeed. They want your proposals! There are folk on that list who will be happy to help you flesh out your awesome ideas.

Details straight from the DSC below- let’s see some art!

Burning Flipside needs an EFFIGY!If you have a strong opinion or a grand vision about what Pyropolisshould build and burn in ‘018, and you’ve got the time, crew, and planfor how to do it, now’s the time to tell us!This year, though, we’re doing things a little bit differently. Therewill be two rounds for the effigy proposals. Read closely for all theinfo:First we are calling for letters of interest. If you want to puttogether an effigy proposal, create a basic outline of that proposaland submit it to us. Once we have received the letters of interest, wewill then begin the second round, where the interested parties will begiven more information and asked to produce fully fleshed-out effigyproposals.Your letter of interest is due by 11:59 pm on Nov. 26st!(Those who make the second round will be informed of the date theirfinal proposals are due.)Being a DaFT lead means you’re responsible for designing the effigyand leading the build team to create the Flipside Effigy, both duringpre-event and on-site. You don’t necessarily need to be a professionalengineer, architect, or carpenter. However, these skills certainlyhelp. We suggest you seek advice from experienced builders and projectleaders, should you need assistance or advice. It’s a challenge, butdon’t be scared! Be a rockstar! Lead DaFT!Don’t wait till it’s too late! The DaFT (Design and Fabrication Team)Selection Committee is here to help! Prior to the deadline, feel freeto show (one or all of) us what you’ve got! Pick our brains! We’re allex-DaFT leads, so we’ll be able to give you real insight into how to(or not to) build, delegate, lift, bolt, screw, nail, cut, ShopBot,beat-to-fit, transport, budget, burn, and otherwise DO the effigythings. Contact us at: daft-proposal@lists.burningflipside.com

From all of us at the DSC, happy designing!JicBethDaveChainsawDottiKrahnikLanceKalebSeph